Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
4650 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907El Pilon Restaurant in Fort Myers has accumulated 192 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.4 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. In July 2025, inspectors issued an emergency order after finding eight violations including four high-priority items, with compliance achieved on callback. Fire safety records documented a propane tank larger than 1 pound stored inside the kitchen in 2024, which was corrected on-site. The restaurant has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and hand washing compliance.
Most recent closure: July 28, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025056108 | $800.00 | Jul 28, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024048954 | $200.00 | Jul 18, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Observed propane tank larger than 1 lb stored in kitchen.
Operator removed correct storage at outside. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections39 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers: FDACS Inspection History (1)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Provided guidance for vomiting and diarrhea
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
Written procedure is not available
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,
equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Backroom: Mop was not hang to dry.
Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers last shut down?
- Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers was last shut down on July 28, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers had?
- Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers find?
- Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on April 10, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers been fined?
- Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 15, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers had?
- Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers find?
- Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 15, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 6-501.16: After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16.
- Has Sensaciones Restaurant in Fort Myers operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: El Pilon Restaurant (2024).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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